Growers have options for Feathertop Rhodes Grass control
A study on Feathertop Rhodes grass has found several treatment options for established plants.
Weeds
21 JAN 2022
New pasture option could bring many benefits
A new WA-bred serradella variety should help boost livestock enterprises and soil fertility.
Farm office
Peak bodies deliver "strong advice" for spray drift
Industry has issued a plea for following label requirements when spraying this summer.
Spraying
Grain growers invited to take part in storage survey
WA grain growers are being urged to help with an insect pest surveillance program.
Agronomy
WA set to deliver over 22 million tonnes
A number of grain records are being set according to GIWA's December Crop Report.
Farm office
New Gene Technology Centre opened
A new gene technology centre has been opened in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
Beef
New awnless wheats offer frost options
Two new awnless wheat varieties offer more options in frost-prone regions.
Agronomy
Bumper crop still on the cards
Rabobank estimates this year's crop production will be 25 per cent above the five-year average.
Agronomy
Good turnout at CTF workshop
A workshop in WA this week covered the aspects and benefits of a Controlled Traffic Farming system.
Farm office
Know your soils before you start deep ripping
GRDC has released a series of must-read deep ripping fact sheets.
Soils
Growers urged to be proactive on crop disease risks
Grain growers are being asked to think about disease risks in crops prior to sowing.
Soils
Action needed to protect paddocks from wind erosion
Dry and windy conditions can make grain growing land susceptible to wind erosion.
Soils
Growers have options for Feathertop Rhodes Grass control
A study on Feathertop Rhodes grass has found several treatment options for established plants.
Weeds
Skeleton weed surveillance important to protect paddock productivity
Skeleton weed needs to be monitored for and reported if found.
Weeds
Federal government commits additional $20 mill to pest and weed control
Commonwealth, states and territories offered $20 million for joint weed and pest control program.
Weeds
Testing helps to inform herbicide choices
Herbicide resistance testing proved effective for WA farming family after purchasing new property.
Farm office
WA fires up skeleton weed program
Skeleton weed targeted in WA summer surveillance program.
Weeds
Be sure harvest gear is clean when crossing borders
The NSW DPI is urging contract harvesting staff to pay close attention to machinery hygiene.
Harvesting
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Grain receival milestone of 20mt achieved in WA
WA grain growers have delivered 20mt to CBH with plenty more still to come.
Farm office
WA growers break CBH's receival record
2021-22 is the biggest harvest ever in the CBH record books with more crop still to be harvested.
Farm office
Moist grain management reminder issued
Moist grain can be managed with aeration fans which can ultimately lead to preserved grain quality.
Grain Storage
Get on top of grain storage this winter
With a promising harvest outlook, plan to make sure all on-farm grain storage is in good condition.
Grain Storage
GrainCorp to boost storage capacity ahead of expected bumper harvest
NSW and Victoria should benefit from a planned grain storage expansion by GrainCorp.
Grain Storage
New silo orders should include a ladder
Grain growers are being urged to consider a ladder with new silo purchases.
Grain Storage
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